Prose - The Little Hero of Holland - Mary Mapes Dodge TNPSC Group 2 2A Questions

Prose - The Little Hero of Holland - Mary Mapes Dodge MCQ Questions

7.
What was Peter’s primary concern as he held his finger in the hole?
A.
That he would get cold and sick
B.
That he would be late getting home
C.
That the water would drown his family and friends
D.
That he would be punished for staying out late
ANSWER :
C. That the water would drown his family and friends
8.
Why didn’t Peter’s mother look for him during the night?
A.
She thought he was staying with the blind man
B.
She believed he was playing near the dike
C.
She was busy with housework
D.
She assumed he was with his father
ANSWER :
A. She thought he was staying with the blind man
9.
How did the people of the town react when they found Peter in the morning?
A.
They scolded him for staying out all night
B.
They ignored him and continued their work
C.
They rushed to fix the hole in the dike
D.
They carried him to the doctor immediately
ANSWER :
C. They rushed to fix the hole in the dike
10.
What has Peter become known as in his town?
A.
The boy who loved the sea
B.
The brave little hero of Holland
C.
The hero who saved Holland
D.
The dike keeper’s son
ANSWER :
B. The brave little hero of Holland
11.
Why did Peter put his finger into the hole in the dike?
A.
To play with the water
B.
To test the strength of the dike
C.
To check the temperature of the water
D.
To prevent a flood
ANSWER :
D. To prevent a flood
12.
How did Peter feel when he first put his finger in the hole?
A.
Anxious
B.
Proud
C.
Afraid
D.
Happy
ANSWER :
B. Proud